Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; Carbohydrates and Oligosaccharides;
应用
Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from bearberry plant. Arbutin is a known inhibitor of tyrosinase, which in turn prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is often used as a skin-lightening agent in cosmetic products.
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